End of suffering drove Susan Griffiths to Switzerland
Susan Griffiths seeks doctor assisted death abroad to end her suffering. She argues dignity and compassion justify leaving Canada for Switzerland where such actions are legal, while opponents warn of risks to disabled and vulnerable groups.
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Susan Griffiths
Switzerland
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Real democracy begins right here at home
The letter criticizes Conservative MPs for compromising constituents’ views by their leader. It cites 1993 MP Marlene Cowling representing Jean Chrétien’s views in the riding and contrasts with current MP Robert Sopuck who represents Steven Harper. The tone questions hypocrisy in party loyalty versus constituent representation.
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Marlene Cowling
Jean Chrétien
Robert Sopuck
Steven Harper
Opinion letters from Dauphin Swan River Marquette MPs
A reader criticizes MPs Robert Sopuck and his Ottawa aligned stance, arguing they prioritize Ottawa over local views. They claim Sopuck was anointed by Harper in 2010 and faced no honest local nomination, accusing the Conservative party of undermining democracy while Canada spends billions abroad promoting it. They urge true democracy at home.
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Dauphin-Swan — River- Marquette
Ottawa
Robert Sopuck
Harper
Bob Sopuck
Canada
Commercial property owners in education tax debate
CFIB analysis of Manitoba school divisions shows commercial properties pay five times more education taxes than residential properties on equal assessments. Residents enjoy a $700 tax credit while commercial rates stay at 65 percent of assessed value and include the Education Support Levy. Ben Kolisnyk argues commercial properties must be included in the funding discussion and policy fixes.
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Manitoba
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